Publications

Connecting People and Ideas... Through its impartial, independent and timely analysis of economic problems on the one hand and a well-established publications process on the other, ERF seeks maximize impact of development research and to inform policy debate and policy discussions. Our portfolio includes a Series of Working Papers and Series of Policy Reports, Policy Briefs and Policy Perspectives.

Latest ERF Publications

Working Papers

The Main Features of Sudan’s Income and Wage...

This paper investigates gender differences in political participation across 10 countries in the... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

1824

Topic

D3. Distribution

E2. Consumption, Saving, Production, Investment, Labor Markets, and Informal Economy

J3. Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs

O1. Economic Development

Working Papers

Gender Dynamics in the Digital Economy: Opportunities and...

This paper investigates gender differences in political participation across 10 countries in the... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

SWP 2026-1

Policy Briefs

How Can Jordan Increase Female Labor Force Participation?

This paper investigates gender differences in political participation across 10 countries in the... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

PB 157

Topic

J. Labor and Demographic Economics

Working Papers

The Evolution of Labor Supply in Jordan Through...

This paper investigates gender differences in political participation across 10 countries in the... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

1823

Topic

J6. Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers

J2. Demand and Supply of Labor

J1. Demographic Economics

J. Labor and Demographic Economics

Working Papers

Introducing the Jordan Labor Market Panel Survey 2025

This paper investigates gender differences in political participation across 10 countries in the... Read More

Date

March, 2026

No.

1822

Topic

C8. Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology

J. Labor and Demographic Economics

Full List of ERF Publications

Working Papers
The Gender Gap in Political Participation: Evidence from the MENA Region

This paper investigates gender differences in political participation across 10 countries in the Middle East... Read More

Working Papers
The Externality of Public Housing Projects: The Case of the Mehr Housing Project in Iran

Public housing projects are hotly debated, especially due to their impact on neighboring properties. This... Read More

Working Papers
Covid-19 and Food Security Challenges in the MENA Region

Apart from being a health crisis in the first place, COVID-19 at its core is... Read More

Working Papers
The Impact of Twin Shocks on Learning Outcomes and Education Financing in Sudan

The global learning crisis has, rightfully, taken center stage over the past few years, with... Read More

Working Papers
Testing the External Shock Narrative of the Conflict on Transition Towards Knowledge Economy in Syria

In the existing literature, the narrative of external shocks suggests that the underdevelopment of knowledge-based... Read More

Working Papers
Wage Inequality Dynamics in Turkey

This study aims to examine the evolution of wage inequality in Turkey between 2002 and... Read More

Working Papers
Capital Flight and the Real Exchange Rate in Resource Scarce MENA Countries

We analyze the determinants of capital flight in three resource scarce MENA countries namely Egypt,... Read More

Working Papers
Hedging the Risks of MENA Stock Markets with Gold: Evidence from the Spectral Approach

In this paper, we contribute to the old debate on the dynamic correlation between gold... Read More

Working Papers
Digital Transformation in Tunisia: Under Which Conditions Could the Digital Economy Benefit Everyone?

Adoption of digital technologies has accelerated largely in the last decade and has reached a... Read More

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